BlackBerry Paying iPhone Users To Switch To BlackBerry

BlackBerry is trying to persuade unhappy iPhone owners and is using a cash bonus to encourage them to switch platforms. This new "trade-up"program is part of the company's recently announced holiday deals. According to BlackBerry, its trade-up program is for current iPhone owners who want to "work wide" on a BlackBerry Passport. BlackBerry is offering up to $550 for customers willing to trade in their iPhone for a BlackBerry Passport. The promotion extends to the iPhone 4s, iPhone 5/C/S, iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus with the offer amount based on the condition of the phone. This trade in program begins on December 1 and will run until February 13, 2015. It is available to all iPhone owners in North America.